Motivational Interviewing: A Strength Based Model 2023

Instructor: Claire Robitaille, Ph.D., LSW, Psychologist

CE Credit Hours: 6

Program Description: Motivational Interviewing is an empirically supported clinical practice used to address ambivalence with clients who are in the process of change. This training will introduce participants to an overview of motivation interviewing and the populations and symptoms that have it has been demonstrated to be effective with. An introduction to the basic underlying assumptions and principles, as well as the specific skills associated with motivational interviewing, will be presented using a variety of learning modalities.  Opportunities to practice the skills of MI will be woven throughout the training.

 Goals:

1. Increase understanding of what motivational interviewing is and when to use it.
2. Understand the foundational concepts of motivational interviewing.
3. Understand the assumptions, principles and skills of motivational interviewing.

 Objectives:

1. Define “motivational interviewing”. 
2. Identify the specific populations that have empirical evidence for effectiveness.
3. Identify the basic principles of motivational interviewing.
4. Match stages of change with examples of behavior.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in implementing the skill/techniques associated with motivational interviewing.

Training Outline:

Morning 8:45 – 12:15 (15 minute break ~10:30)

1.      Definition, History and background

2.      The Psychological Process of Change

3.      Key Concepts  

LUNCH 12:15 – 1:00

Afternoon 1:00 – 4:00 (15 minute break ~2:30)

4. MI values and principles  

5. Skills of MI

6. Application and Practice

7. Wrap up, take aways and evaluation

Level: Introductory/Intermediate